Long Process - Do you use the word 'Cancel' (instead of 'Stop') to halt processes?

Updated by Brady Stroud [SSW] 1 year ago. See history

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When stopping processes, you should use 'Cancel'... Not 'Stop'. The meaning of 'Cancel' is clearer to users, as opposed to 'Stop' which might also mean 'Pause'.

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❌ Figure: Bad Example - Stop is an ambiguous term and can be momentarily confusing

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✅ Figure: Good Example - Cancel leaves little room for miscommunication

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